# The Tall T (1957)

> A stranded ranch hand must outwit ruthless outlaws holding a wealthy bride for ransom while danger draws him closer to her.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28121

## Facts

- Runtime: 78 min
- Genres: Western
- Director: Budd Boetticher
- Cast: Randolph Scott, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Sullivan, Arthur Hunnicutt, Skip Homeier, Henry Silva, John Hubbard, Robert Burton
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051047/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: taut, suspenseful, brooding, classic western night, rainy day viewing

## Synopsis

A man caught in a deadly game of ransom and romance on the frontier.

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